Welcome To Urban Kings Gym

London's Premier MMA Gym and Specialist Training Facility.

We provide a wide array of combat disciplines such as Boxing, Thai Boxing, Capoeira, Conditioning, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Combat disciplines are a great way to get in shape while learning a skill which will increase self confidence and help manage stress.

Based in the heart of London – Urban Kings welcomes all levels from beginners to fitness enthusiasts and advanced fighters.

Ashleigh Grimshaw
An immensely popular fighter with UK fans, regularly featured in a variety of MMA magazines and websites, Ashleigh has been in the MMA spot light for over 10 years., combining teaching in the last 4 years.

Ranked No. 4 in the UK featherweight rankings and current UCMMA FW Champion, Ashleigh holds significant victories over UFC veterans Vaughan Lee, Phil Harris and David Lee.
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Cherrelle Brown
Cherrelle Brown has been teaching boxing for four years, to both amateurs and recreational classes alike.

She has been boxing as an amateur for nearly five years in total. She has fought in 34 bouts and counting. Cherrelle confesses to absolutely loving boxing with a passion, her previous efforts to move on from boxing as a competitor have always resulted in the forces of the sport pulling her back.
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Domenico Patronaggio
Domenico has been passionate about fitness since he was a child. His fitness story started with Martial Arts in 1995; training in the Shitō-ryū style of Karate, achieving a brown belt in this discipline. Domenico has also competed on an international level in full contact Kick Boxing, Power Lifting and Obstacle Races.

Domenico says: “I believe that everyone can reach their goals, motivation and willpower are the most important factors during coaching and training”
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Gyp Tessier
Gyp is a highly qualified and motivated Personal Trainer with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, having worked with all type of clients from recreational to professional Fighters as well as training regular clients for fitness and well-being.

He first was introduced to Martial Arts as a kid, training in Karate and Viet Vo Dao. At the age of 15 he started training Muay Thai in France with Thai champions Pudpadnoi (France Muay Thai) and Krongsak which lead him to fight in the French Muay Thai circuit.
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John Lee Orgill
John is a highly motivating and enthusiastic fitness instructor and personal trainer who has been teaching spin for six years

John uses his experience, highly motivating attitude and his passion for music to ensure his spin classes are one of a kind! Teaching to the beat of the music comes naturally to John and he tries to make every class fun and unique.
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Josh Palmer
Joining the UKG Team at the start of 2013, Josh brings with him a huge wealth of experience as a Pro Thai Boxer, having fought all over the world including fights in Canada, the U.S, Ireland, the UK, Russia, Australia, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand to name but a few.

Holding numerous titles in the 67kg and 70kg weight divisions with wins over some top world contenders, Josh continues to compete and is always on the look out for his next bout.
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Henry Johnson
Henry is an Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist.

Henry has been treating clients since 2005. Throughout his years of clinical practice, Henry has established a reputation for fast and effective relief from muscular and postural pain. With a long history of advanced massage training, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each session.
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Jude Samuel
In 2005, a new era is dawned in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene in the United Kingdom with Mauricio Gomes awarding Jude Samuel his Black Belt after almost 7 years under his tutelage.
In 2009 after teaching at Gracie Barra London and the Roger Gracie Academy for almost 6 plus years, Jude decided to take a break from teaching and concentrate on the development of Legacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. A constant competitor he made his MMA debut in November 2009 to add to the many other BJJ titles he already holds.
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Karmen Pirh
Karmen is a “first Pilates Body” certified instructor based in the UK. She has been coaching clients to reach their personal best in the field of fitness, nutrition and lifestyle for over 7 years. She was trained by the founder of Pilates Body Technique, thus her knowledge is genuine and her work profession is highly effective. She was initially based in Slovenia as a Pilates Body Instructor in one of the top Pilates studio and as Personal Trainer along coastal and Italy. She came in the UK in 2010 and for the first time, introduced London to Pilates Body Technique.
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Liam Nolan
Since an early age, Liam has always been fascinated by martial arts and spent his younger years trying many of them; until he discovered Muay Thai.

Liam started fighting at the age of 13, starting with local amateur competitions, he now fights professionally and has been fortunate enough to compete in France, Thailand, L.A and in various competitions all over the UK (to name a few)
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Kru Mariusz Slowinski
Kru Mariusz has been training in martial arts since 1996. He began with traditional jiu jitsu and Oyama karate – a style created by Grand Master Shigeru Oyama. During this period, Kru Mariusz competed in over 50 different tournaments featuring many different karate schools and styles, both full contact. Kru Mariusz then undertook training in Thailand.
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Max Bickerton
Max Bickerton arrived at Urban Kings as a purple belt under Braulio Estima, one of the most high profile BJJ competitors in the world.

Max’s jiu jitsu went from strength to strength as a part of the Inglørious Grapplers team here at Urban Kings, under the watchful eye of head coach Jude Samuel. In early 2017, Jude awarded Max his brown belt.
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Patrick Leslie
Patrick Leslie developed a interest for martial arts at a young age, he was a very active child and was fortunate enough to meet a taekwondo instructor at age 9, training consistently for 14 years until he left Spain to find a new path in London.
Patrick always had interest in the human body and how it can continuously improve in both composition and performance, working as a lifeguard and building his training regime he was always searching for a new way to keep improving and growing as a athlete – this prompted Patrick to pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach.
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Prof. Edgar ‘Bombril’ Leite
Patrick Leslie developed a interest for martial arts at a young age, he was a very active child and was fortunate enough to meet a taekwondo instructor at age 9, training consistently for 14 years until he left Spain to find a new path in London.
Patrick always had interest in the human body and how it can continuously improve in both composition and performance, working as a lifeguard and building his training regime he was always searching for a new way to keep improving and growing as a athlete – this prompted Patrick to pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach.
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Sammy Dinneen
Sammy Dinneen is a professional handstand artist and one of the best and most technical handbalancers in the UK. He has been teaching across the world for 4 years – from recreational classes, through to training olympic gymnasts. He teaches people the basics of a freestanding handstand and also teaches high level circus artists the ability to create and perform acts with various 1 arm and contorted handstands.
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Shaheena Dax
Shaheena has a background in ice skating, music, performance and drama. She has been practicing Yoga for 6 years and thinks of it as a healthy and happy way of life in which well-being of the mind, body and soul come together.

Shaheena practises and teaches Vinyasa Flow as her Yoga specialism, combining flexibility with strength and cardio.
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Steven Broughton
Steven has been in the personal training industry for 9 years. During this time he has been exposed to a wide array of training methodologies and concepts, which he uses to get his clients in the best condition possible. Whether it’s training for a beach body or for a performance related goal he has the tools to achieve the end goal.
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Svetlana Writtle
Svetlana came to Urban Kings with a worldwide education of 15 years coaching experience, based in London for the last 16 years. She holds a Master of sport (swimming), CMS (candidate master of sport) in Kettlebells and is fully qualified as a Personal trainer (YMCA-London).
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Veronique Blot
Veronique has been in the fitness world for 13 years working first as a personal trainer (YMCA personal training award) then qualified has a yoga teacher (ashtanga training)and Pilates instructor. She has been mixing both yoga and Pilates together to make a Yogalates class with a Vinyasa flow.
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MAIKA BERNARDINO
Maika works as a health coach: Motivating and supporting her clients to live healthier lifestyles, mentoring them to make small or large lifestyle changes in order to improve their health, fitness and self esteem. She uses personal goals that give her clients the tools they need to reach their potential.
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Simone Gubernati
Simone Gubernati was born in Italy and has spent his entire life with a passion for fitness and exercise. At the age of four he started practising at his first Vietnamese martial arts gym, where he learned discipline and the basics of how exercise affects the body.

A bodybuilding enthusiast, with a passion for nutrition and healthy cooking. If you don't find Simone in the gym, you'll find him in the kitchen.
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I absolutely LOVE urban kings and I am so proud and happy to be a part of it! This is the best gym if you want to get very good at your sport (or just exercising in general). Everyone is very welcoming and all coaches are super professional and friendly!!

It's a great MMA gym in the heart of the city. Just a hop away from Kings Cross station, the front of house staff always provide a warm and friendly reception. It is focussed on fighting so whether you want Boxing training, Muai Thai skills or BJJ capabilities it is an amazing resource. Top class trainers (some with current championship belts) take you from the beginning steps to advanced techniques. There are cycles, weights (free and machines) and other equipment to support your preferred training regime. If Yoga or Pilates are more your speed they are available too. The changing facilities are well kitted out, and the sauna can be welcome relief for tired muscles. Check it out.read more

Urban Kings Gym is a high end focussed gym that specialises in several martial arts, boxing, pilates, spin, kettlebells and conditioning classes.The instructors are all first rate and highly qualified professionals who pretty much know everything there is to know about fitness.The gym is a tardis! The basement houses a weights area, boxing ring, a huge area for classes. Amazingly friendly and results oriented, whether you are looking to start the gym for the first time or an advanced professional, you'll achieve great results here. They've kept me going for years!read more

I've been coming to Urban Kings for a while now and like many other it's become my second home. I originally came just to learn muay thai and get fit but stayed because of the excellent location, extensive timetable, and friendly people I've met on my martial arts journey.

Absolutely awesome gym! If you're like me and looking to get involved in a range of different aspects of fitness taught by top class coaches then you're in for a treat. Cherrelle breaks down the fundamentals of boxing so simply that it even didn't take me too long to get the hang of it. Svetlana takes an awesome kettlebell class that will make you hurt in places you didn't know existed. And Domenico will make sure your form is spot on as you try and move like a beast in the animal flow sessions. There's so many different areas of expertise available and you are challenged to progress in every session, love this place! Front of house staff make you feel super comfortable and it really feels like a community inside the gym. Couldn't recommend more highly.read more

Excellent Gym! Highly recommendedi have tried so many gyms but i have to say that Urban Kings Gym has exceeded my expectations- This has to be the best Gym i have been to for so may reasons and i will list a few here;Firstly the sign up process was very seamlessThe manager did a great job with the on-boarding processThe classes are GREAT! a wide variety of classes which will definitely make a difference to your well beingThe facilities are great the ladies bathroom is fully equipped with ( A sauna, show caps, deodorants shower gel etc) my only one critic is that the ladies bathroom could do with a little more extension.but overall you get good value for money.read more

Really friendly gym, I've been training BJJ there for about month and everyone has been really helpful and patient. The staff are great, always genuinely upbeat which makes for a nice training atmosphere!

Welcoming front-of-house staff, friendly coaches (and other members!), great selection of classes and gym equipment. I was initially intimidated to be joining a MMA gym, but my experience to date has been excellent and I'm really enjoying learning new disciplines - including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Everyone has been very supportive of my learning as a beginner. There is a 'no booking' system for the classes; as well as BJJ, I have so far attended conditioning, yoga, pilates and spin classes, all of which never seem to be overbooked (unlike other gyms I have been to in the past).The facilities are always clean (or being cleaned!) and tidy, and the changing rooms are well appointed.read more

I cannot express enough praise for this gym. From the moment I stepped in and met Luis, I just got a feeling that this might be the gym for me. Now, I'm not a gym guy. Not one bit, but this place is different, and it's because there is no air of ego at all. I have never felt more welcome, from the staff on the reception, to the teachers, and all my fellow students. Everyone is there to learn something they've fallen in love with, and they want you to be part of that too. In my short time with the gym I've done boxing, Yoga, Brazillian Jui Jitsui, Conditioning, and am going to Muay Thai next week. Every class was daunting, but my nerves were quickly set at ease by the professional and friendly manner in which the classes are conducted. Don't get me wrong here, they don't let you go easy, but that's half the fun.I've found new confidence in myself, and realised that maybe I can do this whole fitness thing, and that's thanks to Urban Kings. I'd recommend anybody with reservations or nerves about joining a fighting gym to go down and take a look. It has changed my perception on a lot of things, most importantly, myself.read more

This has been one of my best experiences at a martial arts gym to date. The coaches are all quality, the staff very friendly, the facilities clean and plentiful. The timetable has a huge variety of times which is the biggest plus for me. I started about a year ago now and due to leaving London I have to cancel my membership which is gutting. Of all the gyms in london i've tried this has been the best and most welcomingread more

The absolute best gym and martial arts gym i've ever joined. The gym is beautiful and the facilities available are everything you need. i have done both boxing and conditioning classes and they excel at giving a good work out, pushing me AND motivating me! The staff is very friendly and helpful. I finally enjoy going to the gym and look forward to working out. Definitely join!read more

Great training atmosphere. Knowledgeable coaches who put a lot of thought into the lesson plans and just making the classes entertaining in general. Really friendly people and a very clean environment to be training in. Highly recommend.

There are no robots at Urban Kings, the coaches all have their own way of doing things, they clearly love what they do, you will grow and progress. Its an effective mix of experts that inspire.The place is very clean and the thoughtful management can be seen in small changes and tweaks to the running of the gym every week.The staff are on it and are pretty friendly too.Its a wee bit more expensive than other places but you can see where your money goes.Its become part of my life.read more

I absolutely LOVE urban kings and I am so proud and happy to be a part of it! This is the best gym if you want to get very good at your sport (or just exercising in general). Everyone is very welcoming and all coaches are super professional and friendly!!

It's a great MMA gym in the heart of the city. Just a hop away from Kings Cross station, the front of house staff always provide a warm and friendly reception. It is focussed on fighting so whether you want Boxing training, Muai Thai skills or BJJ capabilities it is an amazing resource. Top class trainers (some with current championship belts) take you from the beginning steps to advanced techniques. There are cycles, weights (free and machines) and other equipment to support your preferred training regime. If Yoga or Pilates are more your speed they are available too. The changing facilities are well kitted out, and the sauna can be welcome relief for tired muscles. Check it out.read more

Urban Kings Gym is a high end focussed gym that specialises in several martial arts, boxing, pilates, spin, kettlebells and conditioning classes.The instructors are all first rate and highly qualified professionals who pretty much know everything there is to know about fitness.The gym is a tardis! The basement houses a weights area, boxing ring, a huge area for classes. Amazingly friendly and results oriented, whether you are looking to start the gym for the first time or an advanced professional, you'll achieve great results here. They've kept me going for years!read more

I've been coming to Urban Kings for a while now and like many other it's become my second home. I originally came just to learn muay thai and get fit but stayed because of the excellent location, extensive timetable, and friendly people I've met on my martial arts journey.

Absolutely awesome gym! If you're like me and looking to get involved in a range of different aspects of fitness taught by top class coaches then you're in for a treat. Cherrelle breaks down the fundamentals of boxing so simply that it even didn't take me too long to get the hang of it. Svetlana takes an awesome kettlebell class that will make you hurt in places you didn't know existed. And Domenico will make sure your form is spot on as you try and move like a beast in the animal flow sessions. There's so many different areas of expertise available and you are challenged to progress in every session, love this place! Front of house staff make you feel super comfortable and it really feels like a community inside the gym. Couldn't recommend more highly.read more

Excellent Gym! Highly recommendedi have tried so many gyms but i have to say that Urban Kings Gym has exceeded my expectations- This has to be the best Gym i have been to for so may reasons and i will list a few here;Firstly the sign up process was very seamlessThe manager did a great job with the on-boarding processThe classes are GREAT! a wide variety of classes which will definitely make a difference to your well beingThe facilities are great the ladies bathroom is fully equipped with ( A sauna, show caps, deodorants shower gel etc) my only one critic is that the ladies bathroom could do with a little more extension.but overall you get good value for money.read more

Really friendly gym, I've been training BJJ there for about month and everyone has been really helpful and patient. The staff are great, always genuinely upbeat which makes for a nice training atmosphere!

Welcoming front-of-house staff, friendly coaches (and other members!), great selection of classes and gym equipment. I was initially intimidated to be joining a MMA gym, but my experience to date has been excellent and I'm really enjoying learning new disciplines - including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Everyone has been very supportive of my learning as a beginner. There is a 'no booking' system for the classes; as well as BJJ, I have so far attended conditioning, yoga, pilates and spin classes, all of which never seem to be overbooked (unlike other gyms I have been to in the past).The facilities are always clean (or being cleaned!) and tidy, and the changing rooms are well appointed.read more

I cannot express enough praise for this gym. From the moment I stepped in and met Luis, I just got a feeling that this might be the gym for me. Now, I'm not a gym guy. Not one bit, but this place is different, and it's because there is no air of ego at all. I have never felt more welcome, from the staff on the reception, to the teachers, and all my fellow students. Everyone is there to learn something they've fallen in love with, and they want you to be part of that too. In my short time with the gym I've done boxing, Yoga, Brazillian Jui Jitsui, Conditioning, and am going to Muay Thai next week. Every class was daunting, but my nerves were quickly set at ease by the professional and friendly manner in which the classes are conducted. Don't get me wrong here, they don't let you go easy, but that's half the fun.I've found new confidence in myself, and realised that maybe I can do this whole fitness thing, and that's thanks to Urban Kings. I'd recommend anybody with reservations or nerves about joining a fighting gym to go down and take a look. It has changed my perception on a lot of things, most importantly, myself.read more

This has been one of my best experiences at a martial arts gym to date. The coaches are all quality, the staff very friendly, the facilities clean and plentiful. The timetable has a huge variety of times which is the biggest plus for me. I started about a year ago now and due to leaving London I have to cancel my membership which is gutting. Of all the gyms in london i've tried this has been the best and most welcomingread more

The absolute best gym and martial arts gym i've ever joined. The gym is beautiful and the facilities available are everything you need. i have done both boxing and conditioning classes and they excel at giving a good work out, pushing me AND motivating me! The staff is very friendly and helpful. I finally enjoy going to the gym and look forward to working out. Definitely join!read more

Great training atmosphere. Knowledgeable coaches who put a lot of thought into the lesson plans and just making the classes entertaining in general. Really friendly people and a very clean environment to be training in. Highly recommend.

There are no robots at Urban Kings, the coaches all have their own way of doing things, they clearly love what they do, you will grow and progress. Its an effective mix of experts that inspire.The place is very clean and the thoughtful management can be seen in small changes and tweaks to the running of the gym every week.The staff are on it and are pretty friendly too.Its a wee bit more expensive than other places but you can see where your money goes.Its become part of my life.read more

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